Newbie - Planning a DW at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton - May 23, 2012

[Alysia85]

Hey Chelsea,

 

My travel agent initially contacted the resort to book and confirm our date. I know she heard back from the resort right away. We had to fill out a form and leave a deposit to save the date. I have heard that travel agents somewhow have better luck contacting the resort but I'm not sure how that works... are you going through a travel agent at all????

 

We havent been to the resort ... but from what I hear it is absolutely beautiful! I cant wait!!!!!!!!!

 

 

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Originally Posted by ChelseaAndrews 

Okay, guys! I'm crazy SUPER frustrated with trying to make contact with ANYONE at the resort to plan my wedding down there. I can't seem to even get in touch with anyone to confirm my DATE!

 

Have you all made a visit to the resort yet? My fiance's parents went this past summer and loved it!

 

 

[canadiangirl]

thanx for the info...im going to lookinto the resort to see what is cheaper lol but in the long run i will have these pics forever, so its hard to say no tp someone great//////???? do you have her email or phone number so i can contact her? thnx again

Originally Posted by ShellyCarter 

this is the quote i got from her.

 

"Ok the total cost would be 210 for hair @70 each and 130 for the 2 bridesmaids makeup (with lashes)..@65 each then the base rate of 180 dollars includes your makeup and our travel to your resort. That's a total of 520 dollars for all 3 ladies makeup hair and our travel"

 

 

i'm still thinking about it but i will most likely get her to do my make up and hair. My Bridesmaid's said they can do their own.

 

 

 

 

[canadiangirl]

what i did when i really needed to contact someone, is i just phoned them....i hate the response time. but it would be much easier to get your TA to set the date and such, they can do alot more than you and i can if you need the phone number and managers name, i can give it to you

Originally Posted by ChelseaAndrews 

Okay, guys! I'm crazy SUPER frustrated with trying to make contact with ANYONE at the resort to plan my wedding down there. I can't seem to even get in touch with anyone to confirm my DATE!

 

Have you all made a visit to the resort yet? My fiance's parents went this past summer and loved it!

 

 

[MrsFenderson2be]

Hi Ladies,

 

I'm a future GPLH bride (June 2, 2012).  We've been working with destinationweddings.com to coordinate our travel and it's now time to contact our wedding coordinator on site.  I read in the previous posts that it's kinda tricky and am seeking some advice.  I was planning on just sending our WC an email but I don't know if I should keep it simple and work out the details as we go OR send a long email with all the things we know we want so far (this site has really help me narrow down the details).  Any advice? 

 

I'm trying to keep my expectations low since I know they're on island time but we are also just 6 months away (YAY!)

 

Thanks for the help and good luck as well!

[queena427]

Hi,

 

Congrats on your marriage!  I've seen alot of reviews of GPLH saying the service was not good and there were long waits at the restaurants (i.e. over an hour all the time).  If you don't mind, can you share your experience?  I'm getting married at GPLH December 2012.  Many Thanks!

[queena427]

 

Hi,

 

Congrats on your marriage!  I've seen alot of reviews of GPLH saying the service was not good and there were long waits at the restaurants (i.e. over an hour all the time).  If you don't mind, can you share your experience?  I'm getting married at GPLH December 2012.  Many Thanks!

Originally Posted by tinasett13 

Just got back.... Wedding was dec 3. One thing I would def recommend is the spa. Didn't get makeup done ( cousin is makeup artist)
My sister, my mom, and I did hair LOVED IT
And massage was the best i ever had!

 

[soon2bewoolford]

Hello Everyone!!! Thank you all for sharing your experiences! I planning to get married at GPLH in July 2012.  I am trying to determine whether or not I should handle to booking myself or use a travel agent.  Does anyone have any recommendations for travel agencies?  One other question...How do you find information regarding reception prices?  I look forward to hearing from you all.

[queena427]

Hi soontobewoolford - I think it's better to use a travel agent or wedding planner. I tried dealing with the resort myself and it can be frustrating. I have gotten much better results with the wedding planner/travel agent. I found the private reception prices to be decent, cheaper than Iberostar for what you get. 

Originally Posted by soon2bewoolford 

Hello Everyone!!! Thank you all for sharing your experiences! I planning to get married at GPLH in July 2012.  I am trying to determine whether or not I should handle to booking myself or use a travel agent.  Does anyone have any recommendations for travel agencies?  One other question...How do you find information regarding reception prices?  I look forward to hearing from you all.

 

 

[DoubleTee]

Hi ladies!

 

Hope you're all slowly but surely getting things organized and prepped for your special days!  Jeeeez, time has gone by so quickly.

 

I'm curious to know if any of you are hiring a DJ and/or MC?  I've read a couple posts that brides have indicated it was a waste of money because by the time you get through the dinner, speeches, etc, there's barely little time left for the DJ to actually play music.  Any thoughts on this?  They've quote me $300/hr.  

 

Are most of you bringing your ipod and docking stations instead?

 

Thanks,
Tee

[Matti]

Hello everyone

 

I am a new bride to be... I want to book my wedding at Grand Palladium in Jamaica, and having a hard time reaching anyone. I would like any help I can. My anticipation date for wedding is November 17th, 2012. I've read that it's better to go through a travel agent to communicate with the staff; is that correct? I was assign Nina as my WC, I was given (876) 633-8900 or (876) 633 9900 and was still unsuccessful in reaching my her. Whatever advise recommendations. I am ready for it all...

 

Matti